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- By: Sarah Wu

Geranium

Pelargonium graveolens, Geranium, sometimes referred to as Rose Geranium along with a multitude of other Geranium hybrids, is in the Geraniaceae family. Greek (géranos or geranós) meaning ‘crane’, Geraniaceae is in the cranesbill family of plants, named for the appearance in some species, of the fruit capsule shaped like an open crane’s bill that effectively dispersing seeds a far distance.P. graveolens is [...]

- By: Sarah Wu

Lavender

Lavender….So much to say and so much to read… why don’t I tell the story from a personal point of view instead of restating repeated lists upon lists of uses… My personal panacea, from the flowers, to the essential oil, to the Tarot des Fleurs, Lavender is an ally.I remember my earliest interactions with plants began in the backyards of [...]

- By: Safia Ohlson

Full Moon Chocolate Mint Healthy Fat Bombs

Like a peppermint patty with superpowers… Did you catch the first two installments in our three-part series on our Essential Oil-infused Healthy Fat Bombs? In case you didn’t, let’s catch you up: Fat Bombs are delicious, nutrient-dense little dollops of goodness with virtually no sugar and carbs. They make amazing pre- and post-workout snacks and will save the day for [...]

- By: Safia Ohlson

Shine Like The Sun Healthy Fat Bombs

Like eating a bite of pure sunshine…This is the second installment of our three-part series on Healthy Fat Bombs incorporating our 100% organic Essential Oils.In case you missed the last one, Fat Bombs are delicious, nutrient-dense little dollops of goodness with virtually no sugar and carbs. They make amazing pre- and post-workout snacks and will [...]

- By: Sarah Wu

Sweet Orange

Sweet Orange Citrus sinensis Rutaceae When we refer to Orange we speak to many different varieties of Citrus in the large Rutaceae family, which includes Lemons, Limes, Mandarins, and Grapefruits. In this blog, we will be referring to Citrus sinensis, or the Sweet Orange native to China, India, and Ceylon. The leaves, peel, fruit juice, seeds, and flowers are used medicinally, cosmetically, aroma-therapeutically, and [...]

- By: Sarah Wu

Black Pepper, Piper nigrum

It is only in the most recent centuries that human beings have travelled long and far across vast oceans. Before then, we remained close to our homes, exploring the flora and fauna the bioregion had to offer us as food, clothing, tools, and shelter. Humans would venture slowly from their homes in search of goods they could not find nearby. [...]

- By: Safia Ohlson

Turkish Coffee With Cardamom

It’s quiet in the house, except for the comforting hum of the dishwasher.You feel peaceful, relaxed, happy. All is well. The bellies in your home are full and content, and you are grateful. Then, from across the room, you spy your French press gleaming on the counter. A wave of excitement washes through you, replacing [...]

- By: Aimee Regur

Rosemary Focaccia

Before he was a master alchemist who turns plants, fruits, and flowers into the world’s finest organic skincare products, Pangea’s founder, Joshua Onysko, was a baker. He still loves to bake, and those who receive a brunch invitation to his A-Frame cabin in the mountains (affectionately known as the Rusty Skillet Ranch and Day Spa) [...]

- By: Sarah Wu

Roman Chamomile

Roman Chamomile, Anthemis nobilis, in the large Asteraceae, or sunflower and daisy family, is a relative of the widely known and used tea Matricaria chamomilla. Roman Chamomile yields a rich golden essential oil and is anti-allergenic, relaxing, cooling, anti-spasmodic, and immune-stimulating. Chamomile has been in European Materia Medica since prior to the Roman Imperial conquest and was extensively used in home practice, [...]

- By: Aimee Regur

Vetiver - Vetiveria zizanoidea

Vetiver, Vetiveria zizanoidea from the botanical family Poaceae, is more commonly known as the grass family. It includes your lawn, corn, wheat, rice, millet, oats, rye, barley, wheatgrass, sugar cane and the popular essential oils of citronella, lemongrass, and palma rosa. Vetiver is Native to India and other parts of South East Asia, though [...]

- By: Aimee Regur

Vegetable Glycerine

Vegetable glycerin, or glycerol, is a sweet, clear, odorless liquid produced from plant oils, typically palm, soy, or coconut. Glycerine is a sweet, non-toxic substance used in medicines, foods and cosmetics with various grades of purification. It is a common byproduct from the production of biodiesel.Vegetable glycerin is the backbone to all lipids, known as [...]

- By: Aimee Regur

Yarrow - Achillea millefoilum

Common Yarrow is native to Europe and Asia and was originally introduced to North America during colonial times. Now naturalized throughout North America and into higher altitudes of Latin America it can found along roadsides, fields, waste areas and in lawns.Achillea refers to Achilles, the ancient hero of Greek myth, who was impervious to wounds. [...]